Old Perth Number 1 Release vs English Whisky - The Journey from Grain to Glass

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Old Perth Number 1 ReleaseEnglish Whisky - The Journey from Grain to Glass
DistilleryOld PerthTed Bruning and Rupert Wheeler
Region
CountryScotlandUnited Kingdom
TypeBlended Malt
ABV43%40%
AgeNASNAS
Price£27.99£20
Rating5.00/5

Old Perth Number 1 Release

Smoke0/100
Sweetness64/100
Beginner85/100
Value100/100

English Whisky - The Journey from Grain to Glass

Smoke0/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Old Perth Number 1 Release

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

English Whisky - The Journey from Grain to Glass

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Old Perth Number 1 Release is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

English Whisky - The Journey from Grain to Glass is better value at £20 vs £28.

For beginners: Old Perth Number 1 Release is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Old Perth Number 1 Release

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£27.99 vs £20)

English Whisky - The Journey from Grain to Glass

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£20 vs £27.99)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)

Who should buy Old?

Old Perth Number 1 Release is an ideal first whisky — sweet, approachable, and widely available. It's a great gift and a safe choice for anyone new to whisky or who prefers lighter, friendlier drams.

Who should buy English?

English Whisky - The Journey from Grain to Glass suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for character.

Tasting notes

Both taste of

Malt ExtractHoney

Only Old Perth Number 1 Release

VanillaNutty

Only English Whisky - The Journey from Grain to Glass

Toasted

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